Estonian chemical industry news

Plans include closing several production sites, reducing 1,150 jobs, and improving EBIT by EUR 110 million annually. Change negotiations will follow local regulations.

The new system reduces waste and reuses carbonate salt up to 100 times, aiding the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. It received €560K funding from EIT Manufacturing.

Estonia's Hydrogen Valley aims to create a full hydrogen value chain in six years, enhancing energy independence and sustainability through green hydrogen production, transport, and storage infrastructure.

SWEETWOODS project delivers high purity lignin and wood sugars, demonstrating sustainable hardwood biomass conversion. Initial tests show promising results for biomaterials and biochemicals production.

A review confirmed the project is on track. The first 18-month report was accepted. Construction is complete, and key equipment installation is nearly done, with commissioning pending COVID-19 restrictions.

The plant will recycle oil refinery waste into liquid fuel, processing up to 50,000 tons annually. Excess waste will be imported from Poland, Belarus, and Finland. Construction starts summer 2012.

A new oxygen plant in Järvakandi produces 2,650 m³/hr for Owens-Illinois, reducing emissions and energy use with oxy-fuel technology, aiding sustainability and efficiency in glass production.